With a Big 4 accounting background and deep expertise in transaction advisory, audit, and capital markets, Herman brings strong financial insight to every engagement.Whether preparing a founder for an exit, positioning a business for capital, or guiding an acquisition, Herman’s approach is thorough, transparent, and focused on what moves the needle. He founded Hydrogen Capital to bring that standard to every client—and that commitment hasn’t changed.

He partners with founders and private equity portfolio companies to align people strategy with business performance—building the leadership infrastructure, role clarity, and talent systems needed to scale, navigate inflection points, and drive sustainable results.

At Hydrogen, Sterling leads M&A advisory, transaction strategy, capital formation, deal origination, and execution, working directly with founders, operators, and investors at critical inflection points. He brings institutional-grade transaction expertise to founder-led and lower-middle-market businesses—helping clients prepare, transact, and create lasting value.

At Hydrogen, Brendan leads investment underwriting, opportunity assessment, sponsor advisory, thesis development, and principal investment initiatives. His background gives Hydrogen an investor’s perspective across acquisitions, capital structures, diligence, and value creation.Hydrogen doesn’t just advise on transactions—it evaluates opportunities through the lens of an investor, helping clients make smarter decisions when the stakes are high.